President Bidya Devi Bhandari took part in a ceremony held to mark the Republic Day 2075 at the Nepal Army Pavilion, Tundikhel, on Tuesday.

The NA made a fly by with a chopper displaying a banner of Republican Day and showering flower petals to mark the occasion.

A minute's silence was also observed to honour the sacrifices made by known and unknown martyrs in different stages of uprisings for political transformation and democracy.

On the occasion, President, Vice President, Prime Minister, acting Chief Justice, House Speaker, National Assembly Chairperson released a pair of white pigeons each as a sign of peace.

Musical processions were also staged by Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Lalitpur Metropolitan City, Bhaktapur municipality, Madhyapur Thimi municipality and Kirtipur municipality displaying their traditional attires and cultures. The Pancha Kanya also took part in the ceremony during which the Lakhe dance, Lanthi dance and Astamatrika dance were staged. RSS

(All photos by Keshav Thapa)